Monday, March 16, 2009

On being in limited company

For the newest of news. I went to see my oncologist to get hormone blockers. It is believed that breast cancer is caused by estrogen bits that latch onto cell and turn them cancerous (way simplified version). Hormone blockers either stop them from getting attached or stop your body from making estrogen in the first place.
My oncologist looks at my medical history and says "No way, I'm treating you. Your case is too rare and needs to go to a cancer center." Why is it always the women who send me off to cancer centers, instead of treating me?
So, I am either going to Burlington, VT. or Buffalo, NY for treatment. Either way, my visits are all paid for.

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